Liezl welcomes Theodore Brun, a former lawyer turned author, who embarked on an incredible journey of self-discovery and adventure. Theodore shares his story of leaving his high-paying job and comfortable life to cycle from Hong Kong back to his home in Norfolk, England. Along the way, he faced challenges, met fascinating people, and found the courage to pursue his passion for writing. Theodore discusses the transformative power of the journey, the importance of following one's true calling, and the process of becoming a successful author. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The importance of following your passion and designing your life based on what you love to do.
• The significance of taking small steps towards your goals and not getting overwhelmed by the larger vision.
• The power of perseverance and being persistent in pursuing your dreams, even in the face of failure or challenges.
• The value of embracing adventure and being open to the unknown as it can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
• The role of self-confidence and belief in oneself in pursuing a new path or career, and the importance of finding joy and fulfilment in what you do.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was in a relationship with this beautiful journalist who could speak a million languages. And we were living in one of the most romantic districts in Paris, the Ile Saint-Louis." 

"I just remember working out the days because it was the last weekend of the Oktoberfest. And I was like, I've got to make it, I've got to make it to that." 

"I had this this kind of joy in my heart that I haven't felt for a long time. Something was just birthed in that moment." 

"I think that's a really good point actually, because it about passion. There's a few different threads in terms of what might guide you forward in life, there's purpose, there's your identity, there's your passion." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Theodore Brun - https://www.theodorebrun.com/

Blog of his journey: http://www.asfaraseastisfromwest.com/

4 min video of his trip: https://www.theodorebrun.com/single-post/2017/08/14/my-epic-journey-10000-miles-on

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ABOUT THE PODCAST 

In the Spotlight was born as a platform to share, broadcast and promote the interesting, wonderful and inspiring things that some of the people who crossed Liezl’s path have done. She would love to shine the spotlight on them and share their journeys with you to hopefully inspire you to be the best you, not to give up and to follow your passion or dream.  And in that way, help to make a little difference and share some of the beauty of this world. 

ABOUT THE HOST

Liezl Colditz van Rooyen
Born and raised in South Africa, Liezl followed her dream to see the world at age 23 and twenty years on has now travelled to 50 countries and worked and lived in the UK, Belgium and Saudi Arabia. She is a mum of two boys, a chartered management accountant working in large energy projects, a musician, runner, a world citizen but proudly South African and now a podcaster.The incredible people she has met, the amazing places she has seen and the magic of life she has experienced, inspired her to start this podcast.